Detailed Instructions: In this task, you're given a context passage, followed by a question that needs to be answered. Based on the paragraph, you must write unambiguous answers to the questions and your answer must refer to a specific phrase from the paragraph. If multiple answers seem to exist, write the answer that is the most plausible.
Problem:In child support cases the judge does have jurisdiction , but he seems not to be exercising that , and Lord knows it would be in my favor for that to happen . Should I just file an appeal now and take it to a higher court , or is there another avenue ? I simply can not afford an attorney . I am unemployed , presented that to the court , and the judge assigned arrears payments that are just as much as the child support I used to pay . 
Question: Why can't the writer afford an attorney ?
Solution:
Because they don't have a lot of money .